Travel inspiration · Villa Vénus Noto
Journal
Stories, ideas and practical advice to prepare your stay in southeast Sicily. Written from the villa, by the owners.
Noto's Infiorata: the May spectacle few travellers see
Every third weekend of May, the streets of Noto's centre are covered with carpets of flowers depicting scenes of Sicilian life. A unique event in the world, just a few kilometres from the villa.
The best beaches of southeast Sicily from Villa Vénus Noto
Vendicari, San Lorenzo, Lido di Noto, Calamosche, Marzamemi: a selection of the most accessible and beautiful beaches from the villa, with distances and what you'll find there.
Why September is the best month for Sicily
The sea is warm, the crowds have gone, the countryside comes back to life after summer, the grapes ripen in the Val di Noto vineyards. A month apart.